Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes. The brakes will lock up causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlm
The worst 1993 GMC Yukon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes9
- Seat belts3
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 GMC Yukon
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Front seat recliner bolt
There is no summary currently available
EA01019
Front seat recliner bolt failure
RQ99015
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 GMC Yukon 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Manual transmission rattle noise at idle (install conventional flywheel)
- Transfer case hops out of 4-HIGH, or no drive in 2 or 4-HIGH ranges and/or grinding noise (install...
- Fuel tank noise, fuel gage inaccurate, reduced fuel capacity
- Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade)
1993 GMC Yukon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15-16 | 13 |
What 1993 GMC Yukon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I am the original owner of this vehicle. There have been a succession of cooling system problems culminating in the replacement of the engine. There was a coolant leak in the manifold gasket, however the mechanic neglected to put oil back in the crankcase and siezed the engine during the road test. There have been three radiators installed (j3100's) the most recent july 98. I can't count the number of times it was back for leaking hoses/clamps. Sept. 7, 99 the block heater core plug blew out on the highway. When they replaced the engine, they re-used a $25 part which cost me $230 to repair. The radiator is now leaking again. That is one every two years. Dealer and gmc said it is out of warranty (6 year extended option) and will not consider any compensation.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, this could result in inoperative windshield wipers which would reduce driver's visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Vehicle taken to dealer for repairs: feel free to provide any further details.
Abs activates from time to time under conditions that do not justify activation.
Driver's seatback broke which may have caused injuries to the driver. Dealer replaced the seatback.
Driver seatbelt was replaced at owner cost in 1997 because it would not retract. Front passenger seatbelt was replaced at owner cost in 1995 and 1999 because it would not extend. Seatbelt systems appear to be poorly designed and may fail in an accident or preclude their use by vehicle occupants
No summary
Front brakes lock up too easily causing loss of control. Dangerous especially on wet roads. Happens on dry roads as well if a little sand is on road. Abs brakes shouldn't lock up at all.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Brake failure has caused one accident. Please describe further details.
The ABS will acitivate without cause. When the occurs, it is very difficult to stop the vehicle because the brake pedal goes to the floor.
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Questions about the 1993 GMC Yukon
Is the 1993 GMC Yukon reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1993 GMC Yukon, fewer than a typical Yukon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC Yukon?
Brakes, with 9 complaints. Next is seat belts (3).
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Yukon have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the GMC Yukon have bad brakes?
The GMC Yukon model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (113 complaints), 2001 (92 complaints) and 2015 (90 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 GMC Yukon get?
Official estimates for the 1993 GMC Yukon range from 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.7L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 11 city and 15-16 highway.
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